Pediatrics Physician

Chief of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine - Physician

Join our academic medical center that has been serving children and families in the greater Philadelphia area for more than 100 years. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a regional integrated healthcare system with over 11,000 employees and more than 220 pediatric specialists.

Job Description

• Direct the clinical and operational activities of the Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine department, including clinical coverage, physician staffing, nurse practitioners, and RNs.
• Oversee daily clinical operations of medical staff.
• Create a vision and direction for the department.
• Provide leadership for operational issues.
• Design and implement policies.
• Act as an active physician within the practice.
• Develop practice-oriented education.
• Mentor and train clinical staff.
• Play an active role in quality improvement.
• Assist in the recruitment of clinical staff (physicians and nurse practitioners) to grow the department.
• Manage expectations, duties, and activities of physicians and nurse practitioners.

This position will be based in the children's hospital, which is a 180-bed facility with more than 30 specialties, departments, and centers to serve the needs of each patient and their family members. The hospital has an accredited cystic fibrosis center, a therapeutic research center, a 4-bed sleep center, an airway program, an asthma center, a home ventilation program, and currently employs five pediatric pulmonary physicians.

Requirements

• Pennsylvania medical license (MD or DO)
• DEA
• Board Certified in Pediatrics
• 5+ years of clinical experience in a pediatric pulmonology practice
• 3+ years of experience in physician leadership
• H1B and green card applicants are welcome to apply

Compensation and Benefits

• $320,000 to $350,000 base salary, negotiable dependent upon experience
• Regular bonus opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Loan assistance program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, CME)
• Paid holidays
• Annual CME allowance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• H1B and green card support
• Many other perks and benefits
• Full details negotiable

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania